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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1991-12-18, Page 10PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18,1991. B elgrave |Compiled by Helen Stonehouse Phone 887-94871 Community extends sympathy The news from Musicians entertain UCW Friends and neighbours of this community extend sincere sym­ pathy to Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lamont and families in the loss of William Lamont, dear brother of Jim's, who passed away Friday, Dec. 13 in the Moosomin General Hospital, Moo- somin, Saskatchewan. Ben Barnes of Queen's Universi­ ty, Kingston, is spending the Christmas holidays at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Jim Barnes of RR 5, Brussels. Mr. and Mrs. John Johnston, son Kevin Johnston and Jennifer Moore, RR 2, Bluevale; Mr. and Mrs. John Barger, Point Clark and Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Higgins, RR 5, Brussels were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Ross Higgins of RR 5, Brussels. Mrs. Dorothy Logan entertained her families at a Christmas dinner which was served by the Blyth Inn, Sunday, December 15. Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. Americo Arruda, Fergus; Michelle Arruda, who had just arrived from Australia; Maria Arruda, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Barry Logan and family, Belgrave; Miss Heather Prestap, Lucknow and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Logan and family of Wyoming. Mr. and Mrs. George Johnston, Miss Annie Cook, Mrs. Ivy Cloakey and Mrs. Mabel Wheeler travelled a few days with Regency Bus Tour Co. to Wheeling, West Virginia. This included a concert featuring Jim Nabors as well as the “Festival of Lights” and other attractions. Knox holds Christmas concert The enthusiasm of the young people of Knox United Church, Belgrave was in evidence as the children of the junior church pre­ sented their Christmas Concert Sunday afternoon in the church sanctuary. Superintendent, Ruth Gordon welcomed the large crowd after which “Away In a Manger” was sung by everyone. The Kinder­ garten class was especially cute as they presented their numbers “Blessed Christmas Day” and “An Angel Poem”. “The Meaning of the Christmas Tree”, was very ably presented by two young men, Scott Folkard and Nathan Spivey. Everyone delighted in their acting and musical ability. Kendra Folkard played a piano solo and did a lovely rendition of “The First Noel.” The grade two class then gave a presentation on the Gifts of Christ­ mas. Everyone joined with them in singing “Joy to the World”. The grade three class was all decked out as elves in preparing for; Christmas. This was followed by a beautiful rendition of “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” very ably played by Alicia Potter on the piano. The Intermediate class presented a guessing game, “Unscrambling Christmas”. The audience partici­ pated by guessing the scrambled words followed by the significance of each word read by the class member. Everyone joined in singing “O Little Town of Bethlehem”. The senior class performed a take off of the television show, “Family Feud”. The two families represent­ ed were the “Erkels” and “Severs”. John Campbell was the master of ceremonies who kept the action lively. Many laughs were experi­ enced and the actors and actresses did a great job. There were no fan­ tastic prizes awarded, however each person was a winner by hav­ ing had the opportunity to partici­ pate. To close an afternoon of fun, fel­ lowship and fantastic acting every­ one joined in singing “Silent Night! Holy Night!” Rev. Petdr Tucker closed with prayer. The Afternoon Unit of the Bel­ grave U.C.W. took the Christmas meeting to the Bray Lodge of Wingham. Mrs. Janis Coultes was in charge of the program. She had name tags for each and everyone - 13 for the number from Belgrave and 14 for the residents whose name tags were a little fancier. She introduced each person by name. The special music for the after­ noon was by the orchestra com­ posed of Gordon McBumey, on violin; Ron McBumey, banjo; Jack Winners Winners in the Belgrave Kins­ men calendar draw were: Sunday, Dec. 8, Al Leslie, St. Marys, $50; Monday, Dec. 9, Mrs. Pearl Weath­ erhead, $50; Tuesday, Dec. 10, Betty Irwin, Belgrave, $50; Wednesday, Dec. 11, K. A. Ham­ mond Co., Moorefield, $50; Thurs­ day, Dec. 12, Don Bennett, Listowel, $50; Friday, December 13, DeGraw Clan, Shedden, $50; Saturday, Dec. 14, Michelle Pletch, Belgrave, $100; Sunday, Dec. 15, Allan Dunbar, Belgrave, $50; Mon­ day, Dec. 16, J. R. Whitewashing, Wroxeter, $50; Tuesday, Dec. 17, John and Gini Newell, Wingham, $50; Wednesday, Dec. 18, Don Montgomery, Wingham, $50; Thursday, Dec. 19, Marian Ray- nard, Wingham, $50; Friday, Dec. 20, Bill Stephenson, Wingham, $50; Saturday, Dec. 21, Graeme Craig, Walton, $100. Adair, banjo; Audrey Adair, the harmonica and Mary Coultes the piano. Mary Hunter read scripture from the Bible and a meditation and prayer. Mrs. Coultes then look charge for a very entertaining Christmas story. Mrs. Kay Roberts was at the piano. Audrey Fenton read a number of segments of the Christmas story from Luke. After each segment appropriate Christmas carols were sung from the song sheet compiled by Mrs. Edith Vincent and Mrs. Kay Roberts and were in harmony with each part. Mrs. Adair played a couple of carols on the harmonica. Mrs. Ada Taylor, Mrs. Olive Bolt, Mrs. Edith Vincent and Mrs. Kay Roberts each gave readings, which was a “take off’ on signs of old age approaching. After a few more orchestra songs Charlie Smith (one of the residents) asked them to play a good waltz and he would show them a good waltz and he chose Mrs. Adair to be his partner and really “brought down” the house. There were Christmas tokens for each as they went to their room. The afternoon concluded tea or coffee or juice and Christmas good­ ies. This was truly a highlight of the U.C.W.'s year. Family gathers for Christmas celebration Fifty-one Edgar relatives gath­ ered on Saturday, December 14 at the W.I. hall, Belgrave for the deli­ cious annual Christmas dinner which was catered to by the ladies of the Belgrave Women's Institute. Following the dinner everyone joined in a sing-song until Santa arrived at 8 p.m. to help to dis­ tribute the gifts to everyone. Relatives attending were Mr. and Mrs. Maitland Edgar, Mr. and Mrs. Barry Edgar and family, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Park and family, all of Petrolia; Mr. and Mrs. Brian Edgar and family of Brigden; Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Thompson and fami­ ly of Blyth; Dianne Edgar of Lon­ don; Mrs. Irlma Edgar of Wingham, Mr. and Mrs. Niel Edgar and family of RR 3, Wingham; Kim Edgar of Barrie; Mr. and Mrs. Roger Bieman and family of RR 2, Lucknow; Mr. and Mrs. Murray Edgar and family of Aylmer; Mrs. Winnifred Johnston of Wingham; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Craig and family of RR 2, Blyth; Fred Hacker of Goderich; Mrs. Ed Daer of RR 5, Wingham; Patricia Daer of Lon­ don; Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Edgar and Don of RR 4, Wingham; Amanda Cortes of Tavistock, and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse, Belgrave. 12 tables in play at euchre Twelve tables were in play at the weekly euchre which was held in the W.I. Hall, Wednesday, Dec. 11. Winners were: high lady, Mrs. Wilford Caslick; low lady, Mrs. Garner Nicholson; most lone hands, lady, Mrs. Stanley Black; most 0's on card, lady, Mrs. Jean Pattison; high man, Mrs. Mabel Wheeler (playing as a man); lu» man, John King; most lone hands, man, Ross Taylor; most 0's on card, man, Gordon Louttit. There will be euchre again Wednesday, December 18 starting at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome. SPECIAL RATES FOR NEW CAR & TRUCK LOANS... 9%FOR 6 MONTHS • LIFE INSURED ON ALL LOANS TO PURCHASE ANY NEW 1991 OR 1992 VEHICLES! Clinton Community CREDIT UNION 70 Ontario Street CLINTON 482-3467 EXETER 235-0640 Send your OLID/ GREETINGS through THE CITIZEN lhe Brown FamUY You can have a personal Christmas ad like this for only $3.50 (+ GST) if paid in advance or $5.00 (+ GST) if the ad Is to be billed. (20 words or less) IN OUR SPECIAL CHRISTMAS ISSUE ON MON., DEC. 23 Call by Thurs., Dec. 19 at 12 noon to book your order Citizen 523-4792 or 887-9114 The North Huron